Dudu Salamonde “is from Brazil”
On Sunday, in Mexico, Kimi Antonelli can become a Formula 1 world champion, at the age of 20. The Italians at Minardi Management, the agency that helped discover him when he was just a child, are now betting on a 15-year-old Brazilian.
Dudu Salamonde, a 15-year-old Brazilian, is set to make his debut in the F4 category in 2027, following in the footsteps of Kimi Antonelli, who became a Formula 1 world champion at 20. The costs of competing are high, with a single season in F4 costing around €1.3 million. Dudu's career is being managed by Minardi Management, which has secured funding for his 2027 season and is seeking sponsors to support his future endeavors.
He aims to reach Formula 1 by the age of 18 and, if not, considers alternative paths such as the World Endurance Championship, IndyCar, or rally racing.
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